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Development of a Strategy for L-Lactic Acid Production by Rhizopus oryzae Using Zizania latifolia Waste and Cane Molasses as Carbon Sources

Molecules, 2023
As a biodegradable and renewable material, polylactic acid is considered a major environmentally friendly alternative to petrochemical plastics. Microbial fermentation is the traditional method for lactic acid production, but it is still too expensive to
Feng-Wei Yin, Xiao-Long Sun, Wei-Long Zheng, Long-Fei Yin, Xi Luo, Ying-Ying Zhang, Yan-Fei Wang, Yong-Qian Fu   +7 more
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Integrating agro‐residue valorization and clean hydrogen production: coconut fiber‐based catalysts for NaBH4 hydrolysis

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract A novel phosphoric acid‐treated green coconut fiber (GCF‐C) was developed as a catalyst for hydrogen production from the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride (NaBH4). Characterization techniques confirmed structural modifications, including X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray fluorescence, Fourier transform infrared, and ...
Isabelly Silveira Freitas, Francisco Izaias da Silva Aires, Dayana Nascimento Dari, Jacob Tchiyeke António Kandjila, Maurício Quintas Salamba, Diego Lomonaco, Monalisa Moura de Oliveira, Pierre Basílio Almeida Fechine, Rafael Leandro Fernandes Melo, Alan Silva de Menezes, Marcos Carlos de Mattos, Leonardo Farias Serafim, Maria Cristiane Martins de Souza, Ada Amelia Sanders Lopes, John Herbert da Silva Felix, Eveline de Abreu Menezes, José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos   +16 more
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A review of sustainable construction and waste management: brick manufacturing using agro-industrial wastes

Zaštita Materijala
The construction industry is a large consumer of natural resources and a significant contributor to environmental deterioration. Sustainable construction practices, particularly in brick manufacture, have become important for mitigating these ...
Naveen Arasu A, Manickaraj K
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Production of β-Glucosidase from a Newly Isolated Aspergillus Species Using Response Surface Methodology

International Journal of Microbiology, 2011
A newly isolated fungus Aspergillus niger SOI017 was shown to be a good producer of β-glucosidase from all isolated fungal strains. Fermentation condition (pH, cellobiose concentration, yeast extract concentration, and ammonium sulfate concentration) was
Pilanee Vaithanomsat, Molnapat Songpim, Taweesiri Malapant, Akihiko Kosugi, Warunee Thanapase, Yutaka Mori   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

COMPOSTING TIME REDUCTION OF AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTES [PDF]

Engenharia Agrícola, 2016
ABSTRACT The agro-industrialization of animal products has led to a significant waste generation, which has been stabilized by composting process in specialized plants. Waste stabilization time on composting depends on the handling used. 12 treatments were performed, three frequency turnings combined with two environmental conditions (with and without ...
Costa, Mônica S. S. De M., Carneiro, Leocir J., Costa, Luiz A. De M., Pereira, Dercio C., Lorin, Higor E. F.   +4 more
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Cultivating Circularity: Harnessing Industry 4.0 and Stakeholder Engagement for a Sustainable Agrifood Future in Brazil

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study analyzed Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technology applications in agribusiness and the role of strategic stakeholders, engagement methods, and other critical aspects data sharing, confidentiality, integrity, decision‐making, and sector‐specific requirements in promoting circularity.
Simone Sehnem, Lucila M. S. Campos, Tais Provensi, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel Insights into Agro-Industrial Waste: Exploring Techno-Economic Viability as an Alternative Source of Water Recovery

Waste
The growing challenges of freshwater scarcity and the high generation of agro-industrial waste, particularly from fruit and vegetable (F&V) processing, pose significant threats to the sustainability of global food systems.
Christian I. Cano-Gómez, Cynthia Wong-Arguelles, Jessica Ivonne Hinojosa-López, Diana B. Muñiz-Márquez, Jorge E. Wong-Paz   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A case study of the D4R laptop

, 2014
The D4R (Design for recycling, repair, refurbishment and reuse) laptop was developed in conjunction with MicroPro Computers (MPC), a Dublin-based computer manufacturer.
Ospina, Jose, Vidorreta, Itziar, Fitzpatrick, C., den Boer, Emilia, Vidorreta, I., Yang, M., Williams, Ian, Williams, I.D., Beigl, P., Hickey, Stewart, Maher, P., Ospina, J., Schischke, K., Hickey, S., Schischke, Karsten, Maher, Paul, Fitzpatrick, Colin, Yang, Mona, Beigl, Peter   +18 more
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Leveraging Reverse Engineering for CSCM Practices: Demystifying the Roles of Compositional Capability and Cooperative Orientation Under Humane Orientation and Competition Intensity

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Circular supply chain management (CSCM) practices are seen as a solution for addressing society's many significant environmental challenges. Although existing studies recognise the importance of reverse engineering in combating poverty, there is limited knowledge about its effectiveness in shaping CSCM practices to address climate change and ...
Yaw Agyabeng‐Mensah, Charles Baah, Ebenezer Afum   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does Stakeholder Pressure Promote Green Innovations and Performance of Agribusiness Companies?

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The sustainability of agribusiness companies is guided by multiple, sometimes paradoxical, interests. Green innovation is strategic for sustainable development; however, literature shows inconsistencies regarding its impact on environmental and economic‐financial performance.
Vanderlei dos Santos, Ilse Maria Beuren, Adrian Odelli, Rodrigo Rengel, Daniele Cristina Bernd   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source